Technology

Cofunds' profits fell to £2.3m last year as the market downturn took hold, but the company underlined its "strong position" owing to a surge in assets onto the platform.

Ascentric has appointed 1st - The Exchange technology chief Jon Finn as IT director.

With the number of propositions soaring and the FSA issuing strict guidance, advisers need to carry out careful due diligence when picking the right platform for clients, writes Skandia's Jeremy Mugridge.

Hugo Thorman, managing director of Ascentric, examines the issue of disclosing costs post-RDR.

Ian Thomas, head of customer experience and online services at Axa Wealth, looks at how the recent FSA paper will affect advisers currently using platforms.

Robert Kingsbury looks at opportunities in the developing corporate wrap industry.

Paul Burgin explains how to scrutinise the platform market.

As more and more advisers opt to use wraps, Samantha Downes looks at how the platform will transform business post RDR

Phil Melville and Jean McIntyre, directors at Argyle Financial Group Limited, explain how they integrated platforms into their business.

Kira Nickerson finds out the best way to move from one platform to another